Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Architectural Design
About The Position
James Madison University's School of Art, Design, and Art History seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architectural Design for its Bachelor of Fine Arts program. This is a 10-month academic appointment beginning August 10, 2027. The successful candidate will teach architectural design studios and lecture/seminar classes and contribute to a collaborative academic community that encourages independent thought and creativity, embraces cultural expression, and promotes excellence in the making, practice, and comprehension of architectural design. The candidate will teach courses in materials, representation, visualization, digital techniques, and architectural history and theory relevant to contemporary architectural design. The position calls for knowledge of contemporary global issues and design practices and the use of research, craft, hand-drawing, software, and digital and analog fabrication, with an emphasis on hybrid techniques. The professor will mentor undergraduate students and contribute service to the design profession and JMU academic community. Additional duties include curriculum development, advising, and active participation in departmental and college-wide service initiatives. The School of Art, Design, and Art History serves students in undergraduate and graduate programs including Studio Art, Graphic Design, Architectural Design, Industrial Design, and Art History. It supports a mission of collaboration among creators and scholars to advance independent thought through rigorous practice and research. The position is part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, which supports collaboration across disciplines and between the university, industry, and community. Applicants must submit a cover letter discussing their research or creative practice, teaching experience, and contributions or potential contributions to the classroom, program, and university community; a statement of teaching philosophy; a curriculum vitae; and a PDF portfolio of no more than 15 pages, including examples of student/teaching work and professional, academic, or research work as applicable. The total portfolio file size limit is 399 MB. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check. New hires must complete an I-9 and present documentation of identity and eligibility to work in the United States; JMU uses E-Verify.
Requirements
- At minimum, a graduate degree in architecture, a related creative field, or an equivalent international terminal degree in architecture.
- An active body of scholarly work and/or creative design practice demonstrating quality and distinction in the candidate's field or practice.
- Engagement and curiosity in haptic and phenomenal inquiry.
- Software proficiency, such as Rhino, Revit, or Adobe Suite.
- Demonstrated commitment to building a respectful scholarly environment.
- Knowledge of contemporary global issues and practices in design.
Nice To Haves
- Undergraduate-level teaching experience, including design studios, electives, and technical or theoretical seminars.
- Versatility with contemporary design technologies and architectural theory, and ability to adapt to evolving curricular needs.
- Undergraduate degree in architecture.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum development.
- Capacity to advocate for and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff.
- Professional licensure or progress toward licensure.
Responsibilities
- Teach architectural design studios and lecture/seminar classes.
- Teach courses in materials, representation, visualization, digital techniques, and architectural history and theory relevant to contemporary architectural design.
- Use research, craft, hand-drawing, software proficiency, and digital and analog fabrication processes, with a concentration on hybrid techniques.
- Mentor undergraduate students.
- Contribute service to the design profession and JMU academic community.
- Develop curriculum and advise students.
- Participate actively in departmental and college-wide service initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and direction of the growing Architectural Design program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
